10 things that rocked my world this week...June 22

1. My love for photography as art is just beyond. I have a small obsession with outdoor photography like Slim Aarons and Massimo Vitali. I am quite sure I found the next hottest photog. Debby Hymowitz is a NYC based photog and I am seriously enamored with her work. I could use her work everywhere...

2. White sweater. Gold nameplate necklace. Coral polish. Tortiseshell sunnies. Big hat. My new favorite summertime look. This shot is fab!  
3. Ghost barstools just give such a sweet kiss to a busy kitchen...I'm so happy with these boys.
4. I love coffee talks and connecting with people in life who motivate, challenge and inspire you. Good relationships, whether friend or family, are such a blessing! 
5. Pink marble salad mixer. Hello.
6. I love the yellow in this chair. Its a perfect summertime look. These are at surf lodge in Montauk and are the perfect chairs for leaning back and taking in the view... 
7. Hello hydrangeas. Shades of purple just make summertime that much sweeter.
8. I fell in love with this beach house bathroom. White with gold fixtures, now that glam! 
9. Had a fun girls night in this pretty pink space and couldn't take my eyes of the pretty blush walls and that gorgeous turquoise bench. Glamtastic-ness! 


10. This video moved my whole world. I had never actually heard Oprah's testimony but after hearing this and how she cried out to Jesus, I just had chills all over. I encourage you to watch this and get a little inspired by life's magic! 

10 things that rocked my world this week....June 17

1. It's fathers day!!!! I love my dad and he rocks my world every week! Have no idea what on earth I would do without him. This is us a few weeks ago when he came to visit me in NYC. We had the best time! I miss you daddy. HAPPY FATHERS DAY! 

2. This candle has been the absolute highlight of my week. I always try to remind myself that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE...
3. I was lucky enough to spend a day in the Bronx with the kids from ELEVATE NY. An incredible, & non profit, in school mentoring program for high school kids.  Raising up the next generation is one of my hearts desires. I love it. 
4. Here is one of my dining alfresco moments I talked about...it was so beautiful and peaceful and incredibly delicious! 
5. I seriously thought these phones were extinct but when I spotted this old school cell phone, I freaked. Here I am totally channeling Kelly Kapowski calling Zach Morris. I didn't want to put this thing down...but it was a little heavy. 
6. This little brass LOVE statue completely stole my heart away. I am such a sucker for anything gold.
7. My most favorite place in the city. It's where I come to think, enjoy my coffee and people watch. It's so much fun in the summertime. I love new york. 
8. I'm a big fan of disco balls. I seriously love them and believe they always have a place in your home. One exceptionally large one brilliantly works in a Hamptons dining room.
9. I love when restaurants get cozy...Pierre's (one of my favorite spots for brunch in the hamptons) is so warm and inviting. Books, chandeliers, art + accessories to boot. It's like coming home. 
10. I always love a little something sweet and this chocolate fondue with marshmellows, berries, pineapple, bananas was out of this world good! Thanks to Ayza in the West Village, my week was rocked! 

10 things that rocked my world this week. June 10


1. So far, the highlight of my week was at this beautiful place. The Surf Lodge in Montauk literally blew me away. The food was delicious and the view...incredible. Reminded me of where I grew up in Austin, Tx. I feel so at peace near the water, I needed this...

2. I finally learned the meaning of my name and it almost made me cry. I've been dreaming dreams and creating visions for myself from a very young age. Having dreams has kept me going after life and creating things. It's a blessing to continually be growing and learning. I love this.
3. I am one of those people that walks into places and freaks out about the decor elements. I walk all around, take it all in and take a picture or two. People must think I am crazy, but when I walked into Almond in the Hamptons, I almost died when I saw the fabulous Zebra Schumacher wallpaper. I've never seen it used in such a big space. It was absolute perfection! 
4. My friend Reno alerted me to the fact that in his google search for FABULOUS, my photo came up. How cool is that???
5. The fine people over at Valspar paint have noticed my affections for pink walls. So, we are doing a little make-over at my apartment and they are going to paint my apartment PINK. I am so beyond excited I can hardly stand it. I think I am going with ART DECO PINK. I love the name.
6. One of my readers spotted me in a local Malaysian decor magazine. GLAM DEKO MAG. So very cool. Anyone know where I can get a copy???
7. I seriously want this chesterfield sofa. In a deep jewel toned color. LOVE this number from Mitchell Gold Bob Williams
8. I am so very into crochet everything right now, being that its summertime and all. How cute is this little guy I found outside my apartment. I didn't take him because, well, I don't know where it has been but I do just adore his little magic. So charming.
9. I love gold and I love bananas. Couldn't get a better combo than that. JA kills it every time.
10. Why I love summer: windows down, music up, a little dancing action. Ellie Goulding makes it easy. High for this was like the sound track of our drive out to the hamptons...sooooo goood!

10 things that rocked my world this week...June 2

1. Memorial day weekend was such a fun weekend. The views around the city are just ridiculously gorgeous. I cherish the moments I spend viewing this beautiful place.

2. Memorial day was spend barbq-ing with my most favorite friends through the evening. An absolute blast. Summer is already off to a great start. How magical are all the lights?
3. I love this beautiful vintage photograph of a these beauty pageant gals. So vibrant and color, perfect for my little bathroom.
4. A better photo of my black and yellow bathroom. It instantly takes me back to my Hollywood days. Oh, how I miss that place.
5. Obsessed with my latest bling from my jeweler friend Mark Awad. This black and bling cross is bangin'! In love with it.
6. My client LOVES her new Cole + Sons bathroom wallpaper. I love it too. Looks uber chic. 
7. My new Soul Cycle tee. Ok, I am kind of a little obsessed. Does anyone else love spin as much as I  do?
8. I just have the best feeling about summer. So excited. #summeroflove
9. The anna coroneo party at Henri Bendel was so much fun. I love this girl. She is so fab! 
10. Dear Miami is definitely always my favorite song of summer! 


10 things that rocked my world this week. May 26

1. When I really feel the most fulfilled in life is when I am doing something for others. It brings out my inner radiance and lets me really shine. Earlier this week I went to a career fair for young kids in Harlem and talked to them about being an interior designer/blogger and entrepreneur. The kids were incredibly smart and very confident about what they want in life and many of them were impeccably  dressed. I loved it, these kids might have very well rocked my whole year! 

 2. This amazing chaise lounge was at my local thrift store. How very Rococco. So glam!
 3. Such an interesting greek key pattern, no? In black and gold, too. Love.
 4. Got these babies for my client and they are so fabulous and perfect for her space. I really wanted them for myself. love love love.
 5. This book by the mom + daughter duo of good bones great pieces is SUCH a good read. Definitely a book I recommend for anyone that needs a little help decorating their home. 
 6. I was in the country at our family's weekend home up east and my room had the most beautiful pink walls and pretty brass sconces.
 7. I also LOVE this greek key rug. Ordered something similar for a clients apartment recently. Love the graphic details. So pretty and fun. 
 8. My favorite appetizer ever is guacamole. When made well, I go bananas. Especially because I think I make the best guacamole. 
 9. These sweet guys are some of my favorite people, they continuously rock my world on a weekly basis and I wanted to give them proper credit. Monday we attended a black tie benefit for  An evening of Many  Hopes. Love em.
10. Just a little quote that warmed my heart this week. Sometimes words can make life more meaningful and exciting. 

10 things that rocked my world this week...May 12

1. It's mothers day week and all week I have been loving sending my mom sweet notes. I have just been in such a grateful state all week for everything that moms are. This art print totally remind me of my mom and I...we both love us some animal print.

2. Saw this shirt at American Apparel on my walk home one day. I just love it and hello, New York is SO for lovers...
3. I fell super hard for this handsome guy. Would make for the most fab outdoor side table if only I had a very large terrace. 
4. I see crystals all the time used in the home. When I saw this black crystal, my heart just melted. 
5. I feel like the summer has already begun. Attended a fabulous fashion party at the Empire Hotel. 
I love this place. It so reminds me of my affections for good ol' Chuck Bass.
6. I received this amazing tea as a special gift from Paris and oh my goodness...I am in love. It's oh so yummy! 
7. I am so in love with my new pillow from IvyandPiper home has brought such a brightness to my apartment. I am loving the splash of color! 
8. As we all know I love to daydream...this flooring in this cute little workspace absolutely blew me away. How chic is that? Thinking I need that wallpaper, stat.
9. Speaking of daydreaming...I am seriously wishing that I lived here. Hello Windsor Smith prettiness.
10. Last but not least...my favorite picture of my mom and her bestie in the 70's. Such a cool shot. 
HAPPY  MOTHERS DAY MOMMY + to all the amazing, wonderful moms around the world! 

10 things that rocked my world this week. May 5

1. I started this week off with an afternoon at the Champagne Bar in The Plaza Hotel. The decor is just so glam. Still to this day I just get giddy over the fact that I live in this incredible city and the fun + exciting things to do are just never ending...

2. New clients are always fun and so are round sofas. In fact, round sofas might be my new obsession.
3. April showers bring May flowers. This could not be more exciting. I love the color and joy that flowers bring to the world. 
4. Yellow and black. Uber chic combo. I was not always a fan but I was at the NYDC for the Trad Home launch party and this little vignette totally made me think twice.
5. Client chandelier installed. This Zgallerie Calias chandelier was the perfect contrast for deep grey walls. It just looks so good in person I can not get over it. So excited to show you guys! 
6. The fabulous ladies at Furbish named a necklace after me. I feel completely honored! Love!
7. Another great shot of these AMAZING chairs from the plaza. Warm green velvet and brass studs with wings, it's chair perfection! 
8. Gotta love words from JFK. These in particular re-inspired my week.
9. By now I am sure most of you know my love for chandeliers. I am especially fond of colored ones, and turquoise paired with gold is such a beautiful mix. Don't we all agree?
10. Saw this image and got completely inspired to create something fabulous so stay tuned for that! 
BONUS: Something else BIG is in the works and it has something to do with these two...Recognize the talented Crystal + Nicole? We had some really good brainstorming sessions at the Trad Home Magazine launch party. I also enjoyed my time with these two beauties...
Naomi + Jen. Industry events are so much fun.


10 things that rocked my world this week...high point market edition

1. I absolutely LOVE attending High Point Market and this year Cassandra (of coco + kelley) and I decided to make and entire trip out of it. Banking on the fact that we have a very similar design eye and love for really pretty things, we braved the streets of North Carolina and had probably the most fun week ever.

 2. To my super incredible surprise, I ended up getting on the same connecting flight as my former bosses, most talented mentors, my family, Ron and Jaime of Woodson + Rummerfield. I got to catch up with them and spend some good quality time. I loved hearing about all of the exciting new things that they have in store, so keep your eyes on their blog for updates! 
 3. My sponsors 220 Elm welcomed us with open arms and on my first tour of the trip I got to see this incredible art installation...kept me very inspired for black and white happenings...
 4. Blogger initiatives. #elevate was put together by @decormentor to give designers and the people in our field a chance to give expertise and get expertise in all aspects of our business. Here, Christian (of Maison21) and I are putting our business cards up...we want advice! 
 5. Hello. I loved seeing my black and white striped wallpaper all over the place.
 6. If my suitcase was big enough, I would have walked out with this gold hearts art from Natural Curiosities...
 7. Next stop. Furbish Studio. Probably my new favorite happy place. Too bad its so far away from me. I would live here if I could. Jaime is like my pink soul sister. Love her and everything she creates. She has big things going on too, so keep an eye out for her! 
8. I love flamingos...like a lot. They are skinny and pink and such love birds. They also remind me of home. When I spotted these salt and pepper shakers I went gaga over them, but due to lack of room in my suitcase, I couldn't get them. Still thinking of them. 
 9. Pattern + Pink. Need I say more?
 10. To end my week with a bang, I went to the Housing Works Design on a Dime benefit. It blew my mind how creative and chic the designs were. So much style packed in this week, I could barely keep up! 
Have I mentioned how much I LOVE what I do? Feeling blessed.

10 things that rocked my world this week...April 21

1. The other day I was visiting one of my sweetest friends and her pillows were so stylish. Metallics mixed with moroccan style prints and fabrics...super swag.

 2. Now that its time for Spring Market (High Point Market is like fashion week for the interior designer world, just FYI). I'm so excited and have been planning my wardrobe, so I have been stocking up on dresses and this artsy pattern with bold hues just stole my heart. I had to have it. 
 3. Another pretty bedroom pillow collection of someone I adore and this aqua hued LOVE pillow is just a must have on my list! 
 4. Sarahbeth's...there is one in almost every area of the city and the breakfast is out of control delish!  Grapefruit juice and coffee are my summertime staples! 
 5. I LOVE spring in New York, the events are almost every single day and I have been enjoying all of the new art on the scene. So fun to attend and I loved wearing my plaid blazer...
 6. The special edition of domino magazine. It's packed with good pictures, big and glossy. I will just never tire of home style magazines.
 7. So, this week I have started a new project and paint selection is probably one of my most favorite parts. I love my job! 
8. In the spring, the coolest things just come out of the woodworks and get sold on the streets of new york city. I had to snag a few of these exotic baskets. So pretty and fun. 
9. I want this little settee. Like right now. The green color is so exciting! 
10. In the winter I walk around my apartment in uggs. Now that its spring I have been rocking this mexican style house shoes. Call me crazy but there is nothing like looking at bright pink patterns on he my tooties and pretty pink polish. Oh, the joys of being a girl. 

10 things that rocked my world this week...April 13

1. In my post a few days ago, I talked about loving where you live and I truly believe in that. Point is clearly shown here as this is my view when I walk in my door, stripes galore! I love it.

 2. No one loves brass like me and this very cool coffee table just took me by a sweet surprise. I am getting so excited to go to High Point Market and see the latest goodies.
 3. Tangerine Tango is popping up all over this city. Color of the year is on fire, I never really had a passion for orange but its slowly creeping up on me. It can be such a vibrant and pretty color.
 4. Where Brooklyn at? Had to do some work in Brooklyn Heights this week and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit there, some incredible townhomes and lovely little shops.
 5. Oh how any domestic goddess must love a good knife collection. I attended the Spring event for West Elm and the new kitchen goods were just awesome! 
 6. I love the combo in my bathroom right now. White, silver and black...now all thats missing is a little greenery.
 7. I spent a LOT of time at the D & D building this weekend selecting fabrics and such. I don't know what it is about tassles that always draws me in but I love them in every color! 
 8. I attended a super fab art event and blue & cream. It's probably one of my new favorite little shops downtown. I just loved everything! 
 9. Oh yeah. Clients new entryway light fixture. Sooo pretty! 
10. One of the best things about New York City...the cool graffiti and art all around the town. This cute little word was stenciled on a local garbage dumbster. How perfect, no?

10 things that rocked my world this week... April 7

 
 1. One of my best friends in the world came to visit me in NYC and we took the city by storm. Our favorite spot was the W downtown, the upstairs lounge has THE coolest ceiling I have ever seen. These curvy, strip lights...it's like being in a fun house. We loved it. 

2.  I loved loved loved, being part of the JOYUS blogger design challenge. If you haven't voted yet,  go ahead and watch the videos and vote for your favorite. They are all so much fun to watch.
 3. So my sweet friend sent me this photo of this gorgeous mirrored console. I think my heart skipped a beat. I love that its not a dresser. This could be the perfect bar area for someones fancy apartment. 
 4. All the african and ethnic things are just perfect for this spring and summer and I found these amazing bangles. So cute, I just adore them.
 5. I visited the Met this week and let me tell you, I could just be there all day long. This one installation inspired me so much. I love gradient colors in art. So pretty.
6. I haven't found a decor book that I can read over and over in a while, but this book has sincerely stolen my heart. Be your own decorator by Susanna Salk is really, really good. Every page is filled with colorful gorgeousness.
7. this leopard metallic wallpaper I spotted while at a vintage store downtown is amazing! It was in a window installation and I felt instantly connected to its charm. Hello glam 80's. 
8. For those of you that don't know me, I am still just a little girl at heart and I just have a small obsession with HELLO KITTY. She is so cute. My mom still sends me cute little things because she knows I love her so...
9. Since the sun has started rising from a different angle in my apartment and every morning I wake up feeling so energized by the gorgeous sunlight peering through the window. 
#momentsofdomesticbliss
10. Last but certainly not least, I want to add that this week has been such a beautiful one. The week of Easter is filled with such good feelings for me. Celebrating what Jesus did for us as people, is a beautiful thing. So incredibly thankful! 

10 things that rocked my world this week...March 31

1. It's raining here in New York and I have one of my favorite people in the world visiting me, wishing it was sunnier. It makes me reminisce over my time in Florida, oh how I miss the sunshine and painting in my caftan + gold bikini. I had a few of you commission me to paint you "pink sunsets" and it warms my heart to do them. I just love getting in the creative spirit...

 2. Loving this Jonathan Adler tray with waves and hues of warm colors and gold. The colors blend so beautifully together, no?
 3. This gorgeous light gray wood side table is working so perfectly in my client's apartment. Getting so excited for it to be done.
 4. I am just in LOVE with the deep red velvets and greek key mixed with leopard patterns at the Plaza. So incredibly rich looking, I always feel like a princess when I'm there.
 5. So in love with my copy of Kishani Perera's new book Vintage Remix. I have looked through it several times at this point and I am just smitten with it. It's so good, definitely one for the bookshelf! 
 6. I am seriously crazy for this gold lamp with pink shade in the kate spade + Florence Broadhurst advertisement. It's so fresh and glam...perfect for this decorista! 
 7. I could be crazy, or maybe its just because it's finally spring but I am itching to paint my entire apartment a soft blush pink. Definitely daydreaming...
 8. So, my new BFF bracelet from Jen is my favorite new accessory. And its PINK too! 
 9. I'm starting to realize my adoration for the color pink this week, but how beautiful are these pretty tulips that line the streets of my neighborhood. It brightens my day to see spring in full bloom! 
I think of spring as the season for new things and very big blessings! 
10. Oh how I love getting pretty things in the mail. Look how cute this little note card is that I got from my sweet friend Meg. So sweet and colorful, just like her! 

10 Things that rocked my world this week...March 25

1. My week in Florida was so nice and relaxing. Full of pink, sunshine and the most beautiful sunsets. My final piece of artwork for my client was so so pretty, I fell in love with it. See a behind the scenes peek at my creating process here...

2. This is mid way through the process of decorating. We have most of the furniture down and set and we just need to get the walls done and then styling accessories will commence.
 3. The brass in this place is just beyond fun and the more I look at this lamp, the more in love with it I am. 
 4. A very very good summery treat....strawberries are so pretty
5. Being able to run over to the nearest Target was so much fun. I was there for hours it seemed and I swiped up some super fun and color office supplies for myself.
 6. Brass unicorn bookends, an accessorizing gem! 
 7. The color of March...green and this glass collection was just breathtaking. I wish I could have bought it all.
 8. My new lucite printer stand for my office. I got several lucite items and I am so in LOVE!
9. Where I had dinner almost every evening. It was a pretty magical week.
 10. After an amazing week I came back to the city with this piece of wisdom. So good!


10 things that rocked my world this week...March 17

 
1. I started the week off with a trip to one of my favorite cities ever, San Francisco.  Joyus brought of few of us design bloggers out to their studios for a design competition sponsored by H.D.Buttercuphttp SF. Not only was it an absolute blast, the staff and crew at Joyus were incredible people. I can't wait for you all to see the final projects...

2. The studios had a HUGE assortment of furniture and pieces to decorate with. This photo was my rooms inspiration. I loved this photograph, it made me think of my mom and I (we both just adore wearing leopard). I instantly got that special heartfelt touch for this photo and I knew right then it was my piece.
3. The prop table. It was full of so many goodies, I didn't know which ones to choose from. Now that is some decorista fun! 
 4. Meanwhile, my beautiful client sent me a photo of her new mirror I found at our local NYC antique shop. It's authentic rococo and it just ROCKED MY WORLD. Looks fabulous on the peacock blue walls too! 
 5. Back to SFO...slumber party with two of my most favorite bloggers Crystal + Kelley. 
Too much fun!
 6. I just hate to leave the city...but it was raining and I had to jet off to Fort Lauderdale where my new client is waiting in the wings...
7. Hello Fort Lauderdale. I am really digging your palm trees...
8. Progress on decorating....we have brass. lucite. french antiques. flamingos. lots of colors etc. EXCITING STUFF! 
9. Oh, and these brass unicorns are adorable, no? The vintage and antique stores down here are absolutely incredible. I am just loving me some Florida. (and I'm getting a tan too. yay!)
 10. Last but not least, I didn't want to forget to mention the amazing brunch with Bravo TV this last weekend. They decked out cabs in the most fabulous furnishings and treated a group of us to an amazing brunch. I so enjoyed my time with Jen + Nicole.
(read more about the amazing journey on Jen's blog.) She took some fab pics, like this one...

10 things that rocked my world this week...March 10

1. I love love love love my job and I am so thankful that I get to spend lots of time shopping for things. I found this super amazing antique gold mirror for a client and it absolutely rocked my world. (too bad during delivery part of the top broke...ahhh. such is the life of decorating)

2. Every girl loves flowers. This girl loves roses, especially pink ones. So thankful for the very sweet & incredible person who gave me these...
3. This book is GOOD! Carlton Varney (assistant to the famous first lady of decorating, Dorothy Draper) shares his love of decorating and his favorite interiors. It's pretty fabulous! It's quite incredible...I recommend you get a copy! 
 4. I love grouped pottery in bright and fun colors. I'm thinking of going with something like this for a clients space.
 5. Anything mirrored is AMAZING to me and I found this credenza thing at my local vintage shop. If I had room for it, it would be mine. 
 6. Had lunch this week with some friends at Fred's in Barneys on Madison and I almost fell over when I saw this neon yellow calfskin Celine bag. WOW! 
 7. Black and white toile dishes. I scored some at my local thrift for myself and a client. Will make the perfect wall decor. So very Eddie Ross inspired.
 8. I had an amazing birthday party to attend. A black and white mask dinner, it was so much fun. I love dressing up! 
 9. More pottery collection finds and this time mixed with a little glass all in the same hue of blue. Can we tell I am having a moment with collections?
 10. The BEST part of my week? The amazing day of weather where everyone was out and about in Central Park enjoy a bit of heat and I wore a tank top. Hooray for new york city springtime.

10 things that rocked my world this week...March 3

1. I have a new love for Ladies Home Journal Magazine. They are changing things up in house and aiming to be a magazine that inspires women to have great lives. Not just with fashion, beauty and the like but they want to inspire women to feel empowered to share their stories, encourage each other and chase after their dreams. Such a fabulous idea! (me above with Beth the Home features editor...read more about my trip to LHJ here)

2. Since we are talking about female empowerment. I must add that I REALLY LOVED my feature on The Every Girl this week. First of all, I love the site, it's a great resource for pretty much any girl. The girls (Alaina + Danielle) are such fabulous girls and they did such a great write up on me and I really feel they got me,  and I love being an inspiration for anyone who wants to follow their true passion.
3. One of my passions is reading. Especially about another passion which is homemaking. This book is a MUST READ! 
 4. Lavender metallic wallpaper. I am obsessed with it in this sweet bedroom.
 5. On my way to the gym one morning, I spotted these neon green planters. How chic, no? 
(and so on trend)
 6. Spring in New York means LOTS and LOTS of fun events to attend and I finally have a partner in crime to hit up all of these amazing places with. We all know and LOVE Jen @MadeByGirl. She is such an inspiration to me and probably the most fun and sweet girl too. I am so happy she is in NYC! 
 
 7. I always love to see the store windows and how they are designed around this city. LOVED these chevron columns for shoe displays at Bebe. So clever and cute.
 8. Mixing metallics...gold + rose gold. The mix is so fabulous I can't help but wear it everywhere.
 
 9. This gorgeous wall sconce just had me at hello. So French, So glam, So chic. I want one! 
10. Some seriously motivating words. I absolutely love this stuff! 

10 things that rocked my world this week...February 25

1. New York has been absolutely amazing lately. The weather has been magical, just completely encouraging for getting out and wandering the streets and it has given me energy to be extremely more productive at work. I love the sunshine... So lovely!

2. My wallpaper line is almost done. There is so much work going on behind the scenes...it's insane. 
However, because so many of you have been asking where to get the wallpaper, I am officially selling the first one in my ETSY SHOP. Self-adhesive, peel and stick wallpaper. It's black and white striped perfection...nothing excites me more. I just can't wait for the real shop and rest of the designs to be up!

 3. Neutrals + Neon. We all love it and Ann taylor made some sweet flats to let us relish in the beauty. I am obsessed with these. So darn fabulous! And all I need is THIS BAG to match! 
 4. Floral wallpaper just rocks my world right now...I'm very inspired.
 5.  I adore these girls. They are my team of foodies (we have one missing, she was making things happen). I've never appreciated the fabulous dining in this city until I started being forced to...so thankful for them. 
 6. I finally got a legit blogger camera. I'm sure I am the last one to the party but honestly, my point and shoot just doesn't cut it anymore. You know??? I am obsessed with this one (Canon Rebel T3), its the PERFECT starter camera and I am having a blast with it!
7.  My amazing, amazing dad bought me this Michael Kors gold watch. It's bangin' and so blingy and I just love everything about it. 
 8. I went shopping for metallic gold paint again. Super exciting project in the works...stay tuned.
9. Now who wouldn't love a mirror like this somewhere in their home? I spotted this in Living Etc magazine and I just fell for it. So sweet.
10. I absolutely LOVE this book. New York Interiors by TASCHEN. Looking at apartments in this city is completely exciting. I could do it all day long.

10 things that rocked my world this week...february 18

1. One of the best motivational quotes I have heard in a long time. I truly believe that you get what you give. I am so feeling on that right now...
2. This glitter artwork is a perfect piece for any hip apartment in this city. I think, YES!!!!!! Any New York domestic gal could definitely use to add some whimsy to her home decor like this. 
 3. I loved that Valentines Day was this week. Anything in the name of love just speaks to my soul. How cute are these kisses? I'm thinking of this for a bathroom wallpaper. Pretty perfect.
 4. This months House Beautiful green issue came out and it has been such an inspiration for me in terms of decorating in this fabulous city. Green walls in home decor are different and out of the box, I am very fond of the look.
 5. Okay, so  I have a new signature fragrance for this spring. GUCCI GUILTY is oh so delicious and let me tell you, everyone asks me what I am wearing. Gotta love that.
 6. One of my favorite new york decor stores in Modani. It's so much fun to get inspired for that Hollywood glam look. One wall had this amazing tufted look, I was floored. Want. it. now!
7. I gotta throw this in the mix...my church is sooo good. Rocks my world every single week.
I heart Hillsong NYC. Amen.
8. Oh wow. Diptyque Tuberose is one of my favorite smelling scents. Gardenia, jasmine and tuberose are my perfect trifecta of scents. I clearly am a girlie girl and I love it. If I could have any candle in my home, this one would probably be burning at all times.
9. It's been such lovely weather lately and I have been wandering the streets of the city. I stumbled upon this fabulous paper store in Chelsea and found these gorgeous wrapping papers. Completely made me think of India and how long I have been dreaming of going. So inspired!
10. Spring and sunshine are on their way to the city and I am just overly delighted about it! How I am counting down the moments till my favorite iced coffees can make their pretty way back to my routine...This week, I decided its okay to start a little early and OH MY GOODNESS...it was gooood!
HAPPY DAY! 

10 things that rocked my world this week. February 6

1. This was a wonderful week back on the west coast. I got to experience Las Vegas Market + plan, decorate and serve as Maid of Honor in my sissys wedding! Such a wonderful weekend. The palm trees of course were so incredibly pretty. I took about 100 pictures of my favorite streets...

2. One of my newly engaged besties was in Vegas with me and we got to meet our new role model, Genevieve Gorder. She might be the coolest girl I've ever met. Her new rug line was so good! 
3. I was so overwhelmed with all of the amazing things at LV Market, but I loved this beautiful little peacock at Global Views showroom, where I spent most of my time. 
4. This incredible gold sunburst headboard by christopher guy was my next favorite...insanely cool! 
5. The colors of the wedding just rocked my world, navy and hot pink. They were just color perfection on her special day! I loved our dresses...
 6. and our shoes were pretty adorable too! Hot decorista pink. 
 7. We picked out most of the flowers ourselves at LA MART and these gorgeous tropical flowers that we used on the sweetheart table were pink + navy too. Couldn't have been more perfect.
 
 8. The wedding was incredible. There aren't even words to describe how perfect it was. The OC was the perfect backdrop and setting and the people who were at the wedding, made the wedding so magical. My favorite part...I caught the bouquet! hehee...
 9. I am so not over California. It holds the most special place in my heart. Leaving it was so hard but at the same time, I couldn't wait to get back home to my routine and my job and my life...



 10. HELLO NEW YORK! I love that the GIANTS took the Superbowl win. Made my week end with a bang! 



10 things that rocked my world this week...January 29

1. Exactly 1 year ago today I arrived to New York City, bags packed and my whole world sitting before me. I had no idea what the next year would hold. Happy 1 Year Anniversary to me + NYC.
This was the first picture I took out of my new window...and my coffee mug. Just look at the snow!

 2. Green and gold together. Yes, this antique, glass light fixture just blew me away in person. I so wish I had somewhere to work with this...
 3. This metallic wallpaper at my fave local thrift shop is oh so glam. 
 4. My church has the most stylish people and this dapper dude was rocking a bowtie and I loved everything about it. So fresh.
 5. My mom sent me this fabulous vintage fur caplet and I am so in love with it. It's perfect over any cute sweater. I feel so very DALLAS in it. 
 6. Ok, I seriously have a crush on this bengal tiger rug from Nepal. I want one! 
 7. Black and white checkered floors in gorgeous New York City buildings just never fail to take my breath away. 
 8. Stop everything you are doing and visit Aquiesse and buy this candle. It might be the most amazing smell I have ever put in my home. Warm, cozy and inviting. I love it.
9. I love getting things framed, the selections are always so beautiful. I spotted these squared, studded-ish looking frames and I want to use them badly! 
10. my favorite sign in this city...hands down